There is no more beloved Mississippi State Bulldog than Dak Prescott, and his long term future in Dallas is something everyone in maroon and white has thoughts about. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman dive into that situation with Cowboys beat writer Jon Machota of The Athletic. Thunder & Lightning · 7-9-20: Will Dak Prescott's Contract … Continue reading “Thunder & Lightning: Will Dak Prescott’s Contract Situation Be Resolved Before the Season?”

Dak Prescott’s contract remains one of the NFL’s biggest stories, and the news on Monday that Pat Mahomes had received a massive extension added another layer to the discussion. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman catch up with Jon Machota of The Athletic to get the latest on the favorite Bulldog son and his time as … Continue reading “T&L Extra: The Athletic’s Jon Machota on Dak Prescott’s Contract Situation”

Missouri makes its first ever trip to Starkville this season for the first time since the Tigers joined the SEC. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman welcome Peter Baugh, who covers Mizzou for The Athletic to the podcast to get a look at a program most Mississippi State fans know little about. Photo courtesy of Scott … Continue reading “T&L Opponent Preview: The Athletic’s Peter Baugh Previews Missouri”

There’s nothing that can keep Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman out of their weekly mailbag, and this week, all questions are accepted. Thunder & Lightning · 7-8-20: The Rumblings Are Never Delayed, Rescheduled, or Cancelled

Every day the college football season gets closer, and it looks more and more likely that things are not going to go off without a hitch. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman discuss how to make this season happen even with the inevitable problems its going to create. Thunder & Lightning · 7-7-20: Is It Time … Continue reading “Thunder & Lightning: Is It Time to Start Planning for College Football’s Contingencies?”

Auburn will once again be a wild card in the SEC West, capable of winning the whole shooting match, or finding themselves in the middle of the pack. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman welcome Jason Caldwell of Inside the Auburn Tigers to take a look at Gus Malzahn, Bo Nix, and the rest of the … Continue reading “T&L SEC Preview: Inside The Auburn Tigers’ Jason Caldwell Previews Auburn”

Dan Mullen’s influence on the Mississippi State football program is huge, but for the 2020 season, only seven players are on the roster that actually played for the former Bulldog head coach. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman take a look at the players who represent the final vestiges of Mullen at MSU, and why their … Continue reading “Thunder & Lightning: Can the Last Pieces From Dan Mullen Lead Mississippi State This Season?”

We’ve talked about the freshmen who could make a big impact for Mississippi State in 2020, and of course, there’s been plenty said about KJ Costello and Tyrell Shavers. But what about the other JUCOs and transfers that could play a big role for the Bulldogs this season? Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman have four … Continue reading “Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State’s New Faces Have Big Opportunities”

Year three for Dan Mullen in Gainesville sees his Florida Gators poised to make a real run at an SEC Championship, but can the former Bulldog head man finally win the big game? Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman welcome long time Florida beat writer Bob Redman of Swamp247.com to take a look at the Gators. … Continue reading “T&L SEC Preview: Swamp247’s Bob Redman Previews the Florida Gators”

Its another edition of The Rumblings, and that should be music to your ears. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman discuss all things from the world of music, from rock, rap, country, and the rest. Thunder & Lightning · 7-1-20: Rock The Night Away With The Rumblings

Mississippi State’s November schedule looks totally different this season, with Alabama moving up into October and Kentucky dropping down as the final SEC game before the Egg Bowl. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman explain why winning that game is imperative for the Bulldogs, plus take a look at another addition to the MSU signing class … Continue reading “Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State Must Keep Kentucky in The Win Column”

Mississippi State’s annual tilt against Kentucky is almost always a swing game for both teams. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman welcome Jon Hale, who covers the Wildcats for the Louisville Courier-Journal to the pod to take a look at this key SEC matchup that now finds itself at the end of the calendar. Photo courtesy … Continue reading “T&L Opponent Preview: Jon Hale of the Louisville Courier-Journal Previews Kentucky”